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Ulster fight back from 21 points down to snatch dramatic URC draw with Munster in Belfast

ULSTER came from 25 points down with less than half an hour remaining to snatch a dramatic 26-26 draw with Munster in Belfast. It was the second URC game in a row that Richie Murphy’s men produced a late surge…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 7:11 PM
Ulster fight back from 21 points down to snatch dramatic URC draw with Munster in Belfast
Key Things to Know
  • Ulster fought back from a 21-point halftime deficit to draw 26-26 against Munster in Belfast.
  • Munster secured a four-try bonus point before halftime via Alex Kendellen, Marnus van der Merwe, and Dan Kelly.
  • Jacob Stockdale scored twice for Ulster, with David McCann and Stuart McCloskey adding second-half tries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ulster staged a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a 26-26 draw against Munster in Belfast. Richie Murphy's side trailed 26-5 at halftime after Munster dominated early on with tries from Alex Kendellen, Marnus van der Merwe, and Dan Kelly. Jacob Stockdale scored Ulster's lone first-half try on his 150th appearance before the hosts launched their late revival.

Stockdale added his second try after the break, followed by a score from David McCann. Stuart McCloskey crossed over with two minutes remaining, and Jack Murphy kicked his third conversion to level the match and seal Ulster's second consecutive late draw in the United Rugby Championship.

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